Senior E-Commerce Pet Packaging Leader

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an E-Commerce Packaging Engineer in the Pet Segment to lead packaging R&D for Blue Buffalo and EdgardCooper brands. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver the current plan and drive growth through innovative, cost-efficient packaging for our e-commerce channel.

You will create a digital packaging modeling framework, manage a portfolio across complex manufacturing networks, and mentor a team of packaging developers to deliver scale, sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years packaging experience in CPG.
• 3+ years in e-commerce packaging.
• Experience with flexible films and thermal rigid plastics.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a flexible technology framework across the Pet portfolio.
• Mentor a high-performing packaging developers team.
• Activate a packaging strategy to unlock cost savings initiatives.
• Drive growth through e-commerce partnerships and innovative formats.
• Steer activation of functional and business strategies with experts and partners.
• Advance Circular Future initiatives in packaging sustainability.

Skills

Packaging engineering

CPG packaging experience

E-commerce packaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Job description

General Mills is seeking an E-Commerce Packaging Engineer in the Pet Segment to lead packaging R&D for Blue Buffalo and EdgardCooper brands. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver the current plan and drive growth through innovative, cost-efficient packaging for our e-commerce channel.

You will create a digital packaging modeling framework, manage a portfolio across complex manufacturing networks, and mentor a team of packaging developers to deliver scale, sustainability, and